Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Responsible Gambling Week 2019
To help make people aware of the potential impact of gambling on health and wellbeing at this time, we have published a short document with information and resources which can help ensure people are kept safe from gambling harms. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 0808 8020 133. I’d like to chat online with an adviser one. Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW) is an annual event that encourages gamblers to stay within their limits and highlights the support available to people who feel gambling may have become a problem for them. Responsible Gambling Week (RGW) took place across the UK & Ireland, November 1 – 7th, 2018. Our aims and objectives for the campaign were: To raise awareness of the campaign amongst gambling operators and encourage participation; Raise awareness amongst customers of.
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month!
PGAM is a grassroots campaign that depends on the participation of NCPG state Affiliate, organizational and individual members, state health agencies, gambling companies, recovery groups and a wide range of healthcare organizations and providers. Groups across America hold conferences, air Public Service Announcements, provide counselor trainings, host health screening days, run social media campaigns and many other activities to increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment and recovery services.
The 2021 PGAM theme is “Awareness + Action” #AwarenessPlusAction #PGAM
The goals of this national campaign are:
To increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment & recovery services.
To encourage healthcare providers to screen clients for problem gambling.
EVENTS
Tell us about your events (click here ) to share it with the national problem gambling/responsible gambling community!
Click here for a list of PGAM events across the country. This page has events planned for 2021 and some examples from 2020 for ideas/suggestions – we will update as new information becomes available. Some organizations did their press conferences virtually in 2020 once the pandemic started; some put the materials on DVDs or digital files and sent them to their press contacts that way. Many organizations (as you know) did their conferences or trainings online.
2021 Problem Gambling Awareness Month Toolkit
- Problem Gambling Frequently Asked Questions 2021 – click here
- Local Press Release Template 2021 – click here
- Tips for Getting an Official Proclamation 2021 – click here
- Problem Gambling Helpline Statistics – coming soon
- Social media sample posts general 2021 (English & Spanish Versions) – click here
- Social media sample posts with sports 2021 (English & Spanish) – (updated version coming soon)
- PGAM Logo Horizontal JPG – Click Here
- PGAM Logo Horizontal PNG – Click Here
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- PGAM Logo Horizontal AI – Click Here
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- PGAM Ribbon Only PNG – Click Here
- PGAM Logo Email Signature PNG – Click Here
- PGAM Web_Banner_1500x500_YellowSomeoneYouKnow_JPG – Click Here
- PGAM Web_Banner_1500x500_YellowHelpAvailable_JPG – Click Here
- PGAM Poster PDF (PRINT READY) 8.5 x 11 SomeoneYouKnow – Click Here
- PGAM Poster PDF (PRINT READY) 8.5 x 11 HelpAvailable – Click Here
- PGAM Poster PDF (PRINT READY) 11 x 17 SomeoneYouKnow – Click Here
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PNG and High-Resolution versions available upon request. Email: JohnN@ncpgambling.org
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Gambling Disorder Screening Day is Tuesday, March 9, 2021. NCPG is partnering with the Cambridge Health Alliance Division on Addiction, which has developed a free Gambling Disorder Screening Day Toolkit.
Click Here to access the Gambling Disorder Screening Day Toolkit
Materials include information on:
- What is Gambling Disorder?
- Why Screen for Gambling?
- About the Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen
- The Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen
- An electronic version of the Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen (only users see their results)
- Gambling Resources & Referrals
- Your First Step to Change (2nd Edition), a self-help toolkit
and more
Special thanks to the Cambridge Health Alliance Division on Addiction.
Please email your state-issued proclamation to ncpg@ncpgambling.org.
About the week
During Gambling Harm Awareness Week, we encourage people to talk about the harms associated with gambling and the effects they can have on communities, families, friends, workplaces and individuals. Gambling harm can affect self-esteem, relationships, physical and mental health, work performance and social life.
The week focuses on personal stories of recovery, which are powerful because they offer a sense of hope and optimism. They also encourage open community discussions that help to reduce stigma, which can be a barrier to help seeking.
2020 updates
Responsible Gambling Week Nyc
In Victoria, Gambling Harm Awareness Week will run 19–25 October 2020, continuing with the theme TALK.SHARE.SUPPORT.
The effects of COVID-19 and the associated restrictions will be felt by Victorians for a long time. During this difficult period, many people in our community who have lost jobs and/or are experiencing increased stress, mental health issues and financial worries are more vulnerable to gambling harm.
Some people may have turned to gambling as a way of coping, while others who have stopped or reduced their gambling may feel anxious about maintaining this behaviour change. In this environment, it is important to continue sharing stories of lived experience and providing support to those who may be at risk of gambling harm.
Responsible Gambling Week 2019
Support the week
Gambling Harm Awareness Week provides an opportunity to watch or read firsthand experiences of people who have overcome, or are dealing with, the negative effects of gambling. Stories in which others will find the hope, comfort, strength and encouragement they need to:
- talk about the effect gambling is having on their health and wellbeing, including feelings of anxiety or stress
- share stories that show gambling harm can happen to anyone
- seek support or support someone experiencing gambling harm.
Responsible Gambling Week 2021
We encourage stakeholders to share our digital content during the week to get your communities to TALK.SHARE.SUPPORT.
Due to COVID-19, this year the Foundation will run a digitally-focused Gambling Harm Awareness Week. In the interests of public health, we cannot host or support in-person community events.
A downloadable supporter toolkit for stakeholders will be available on this page for use by anyone who would like to support the week.
Contact
Gambling Harm Awareness Week Project Manager
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation
Phone: (03) 9452 2619
Email: harmweek@responsiblegambling.vic.gov.au